A feast for the ages

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Ava Trovata Bonavita, 11, takes flight as the angel to greet the Madonna and end the celebration during the 107th celebration of the Fisherman's Feast by the Society La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston's North End on Sunday August 20, 2017. Herald Photo by Joseph Prezioso

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The saint is carried by club members onto Hanover Street during the 107th celebration of the Fisherman's Feast by the Society La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston's North End on Sunday August 20, 2017. Herald Photo by Joseph Prezioso

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Baton twirlers of the Son of Italy Drum and Bugle core perform at the corner of North and Fleet streets during the 107th celebration of the Fisherman's Feast by the Society La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston's North End on Sunday August 20, 2017. Herald Photo by Joseph Prezioso

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Marco Degrandis has some fun throwing confetti that fell from surrounding buildings during the 107th celebration of the Fisherman's Feast by the Society La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston's North End on Sunday August 20, 2017. Herald Photo by Joseph Prezioso

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Connie Picariello pins money to a ribbon connected to the saint at the 107th celebration of the Fisherman's Feast by the Society La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston's North End on Sunday August 20, 2017. People who donate believe they be blessed by the Madonna and usually will make a wish. Herald Photo by Joseph Prezioso

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MANGIA: Kenny Gomez, above, slurps down a cherry stone during the 107th celebration of the Fisherman’s Feast by the Society La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston’s North End Sunday.

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(082017 Boston, Ma) Vendors shuck cherry stones by the boat load during the 107th celebration of the Fisherman's Feast by the Society La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston's North End on Sunday August 20, 2017. Herald Photo by Joseph Prezioso

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FUN: Vitianna D’Amico, 14, above, is covered in confetti during the feast. Below left, Ava Trovata Bonavita, 11, takes flight as the angel to greet the Madonna and end the celebration Sunday.

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Members of the Filamonico Santo Antonio march down Fleet Street during the 107th celebration of the Fisherman's Feast by the Society La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca in Boston's North End on Sunday August 20, 2017. Herald Photo by Joseph Prezioso